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Recently at SXSW during a roundtable discussion that was called “Real Strength: Tournament Tales,” Dove Men+Care spokesperson Alonzo Mourning, along with Jason Collins and Bo Kimble, spoke to the ways in which they have discovered strength in their lives. The Players’ Tribune the site created by Derek Jeter, has created this video which highlights the top moments from the roundtable discussion, including Alonzo’s description of the ways in which Coach John Thompson shaped his life as a father figure during his years at Georgetown. The also talk of Jason Collins the strength it took to come out as the first openly gay professional athlete and Bo Kimble explaining the importance of pursuing education to his children over playing basketball.

Dove Men+Care looks to keep the focus on the heart, spirit and strength it takes on and off the court.